What started as another season of women's tennis back in Sept. 2009, turned out to be a year-long journey to nationals.
The USTA Women's 3.5 Senior team from Zephyr Cove, comprised of eight area women, including Carson High tennis coach Diane Baker-Roberts, and seven players from outside the area, competed at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens in Palm Desert, Calif. on Oct. 8-10 and won the title by taking two out of three matches from a Florida team.
Linda Vollenhalls and Charna Knerr won the deciding match in a tie-breaker.
"We waited five months to go to nationals," Julie Zeid said. "That time was spent practicing and staying in condition, knowing full well that the competition would be tough.
"We had to keep winning at least two of our three matches to stay above the rest and advance to the semifinals on Sunday morning."
The team advanced to nationals by winning league, district and sectional titles. The team lost just once in league and was undefeated in district play.
Members of the 15-person team are captain Karen Neri, Baker-Roberts, JoJo Conroy, Becky Darrow, Susan Glasson, Yrma Haro, Carel James, Knerr, Becky Lebuhn, Carla Paterson, Eddi Quiggle, May Rey, Vollenhalls, Patty Yamano and Julie Zeid.
Pee Wees improve to 4-1
The Carson Pop Warner Pee Wee team improved its record to 4-1 with a 14-6 win over the Douglas White team Friday night.
Carson scored first on an 8-yard run by Dennis Krueger. Douglas scored in the third quarter but missed the extra point. Carson put the game away on a 50-yard touchdown pass from Connor Pradere to Gage Gunzburg. The defense played well all night led by Jordan Aikins, Alex Estrada and Conner Larkin. Carson plays its last regular season game at 11 a.m. Saturday at Governors Field against the Reno Wolfpack.
Beer & Brats with CHS sixth Man Booster Club
The annual Beer & Brats fundraiser for Carson High School Basketball team is coming Saturday. Get your tickets soon as this event always sells out.
The event helps support Carson High School basketball and the Sixth Man Club. Sample different beers, enjoy some bratwursts.
There are always great raffle prizes and a silent auction.
The event takes place between 6-9 p.m. at the Carson City Plaza Hotel, 801 S. Carson St., Conference Center.
Tickets cost $25.
For more information call Bruce Barnes at 887-3479 or Carlos Mengulia at 720-3234 or 283-1695.
Tamori, Helseth win
Silver Oak Stableford
Ron Tamori and Gary Helseth shot a net 50 to win Silver Oak Senior Men's 2-man Stableford event.
Walter Aster and David Seifert finished with a 48, Terry Thomas and Tony Barbaria shot 46 and Dick Green and Tona Smith had a 42.
Jerry's Kids leads
Mosconi Division
Jerry's Kids holds a one-point lead over Rack Fink in the Mosconi Division of the Carson City chapter of the American Poolplayers Association.
David Giovacchini (Jerry's Kids) and Edwin Scrivner (Rack Busters) are tied for the top spot in the 6-7 tier with 17 points, while Kenneth Gabbard (Trouble Makers Plus 2) and Juan Pina (Twisted Stix) are next with 15. Mike Snoddy of Cues Yer Daddy leads the 4-5 tier with 16 points, while Phil Jones of Jerry's Kids is second at 13. Eric Richards of Support Rackless Habits leads the 2-3 tier with 13 points, while Josiah Toledo of Young & Reckless is second with 11.
Nine Spoke leads the Comstock league with 496 points, while Dean's Machine is second at 487. Don Allred of Scratch Masters leads the 6-9 tier with 14 points, while Alex Gutierrez (Dean's Machine) and Daniel McRae (Over the Hill Gang) are tied for second with 12 points. Lisa McCuiston of Tied & Soldiered and Robert Wilson of Poke 'N' Hope are tied for the 4-5 tier lead with 26 points apiece. Robert Matteson of Rack Busters is third with 24. James Panos of Rack Busters leads the 1-3 tier with 21 points, two ahead of Lawrence Gloisten of 9-Spoke.
Douglas adult volleyball signups ongoing
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department will take registration for the Winter Adult Volleyball Leagues through Nov. 19.
The fee is $200 per team until Nov. 12 and then $225 per team if registered after. Registration is on a first-come basis.
The leagues being offered include: Women's League (Mondays, 6 on 6); Open "A" League (Tuesdays, 4 on 4); Coed "C" League (Wednesdays, 6 on 6); and Coed "B" League (Thursdays, 6 on 6).
The leagues are scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 29 and will include a minimum of eight regular season games and a post season single-elimination tournament.
Games will be played at the Carson Valley Middle School.
For more information, contact the recreation department at 782-9828 or visit the web at www.dcprsports.com.